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ISB announce celebration plans

The 120th anniversary of the International Staff Band will see a big birthday bash at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011.

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The International Staff Band has announced plans to celebrate its 120th anniversary with an international brass weekend.

Focal point

The focal point will be in the Royal Albert Hall, London, featuring Salvation Army staff bands from around the world.

Although plans are at an early stage, the Royal Albert Hall event is likely to feature the largest gathering of staff bands ever seen, from North America, Australia and Japan, in addition to staff bands from Europe.

This is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we anticipate drawing an audience from all over the worldStephen Cobb

Once in a lifetime

Bandmaster Stephen Cobb told 4BR: "This is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we anticipate drawing an audience from all over the world."

The celebration events are planned for the weekend of 3rd to 5th June 2011.

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